Lauralee Harris
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 38
- Total speaking time
- 4:51:43
- Avg per meeting
- 7:41
- Segments
- 6531
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Top issues during term (5)(Budget)
FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget
Total budget expenditures of $434.7 million with a tax rate reduction saving the average homeowner about $189 annually.
budget approval
Your wallet might feel a little different depending on the final tax rate and how the city decides to spend its money.
Property Tax Rate Setting
The proposed tax rate options could result in a reduction of the average homeowner's tax bill by 11% to 15%.
workforce training funding
The city is investing $2.55 million upfront, which should pay off by boosting local incomes and strengthening our workforce.
budget amendment
It redirects over $20 million in public money straight into a commercial surf resort development.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Harris personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-04
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve Agenda Item Nos. 17 - 21.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-30
delete any crossings that goes over the Blanco.
- moved2026-07-30
call the question.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-07-21
LGBTQ+ Pride Event Options
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve changes to D1.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve amendments to H5 with clarification to personnel and employment matters.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve in D4, state their conflict on the record and fill out the affidavit the same day, and "Additionally, Councilmembers must comply with all recusal…
- movedpassed 4-32026-07-07
Consider directing the Interim City Manager to provide list of anticipated actions to be taken to resolve the $4,676,580 anticipated deficit in revenue from year end requirements for FY25-26 as presented in the General Fund estimates, including but not limited to reduction in services, materials, an
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-07-02
Excuse Council Member Zapata's Absence
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-12026-06-27
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve staff's recommendation of no recommended reductions for Grinch on the Green, but reducing the event to three hours.
- movedpassed2026-06-27
Restructure Kyle Fair
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-27
Eliminate Airport Vouchers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Approval of ARWA Water Sharing Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Council Member Medina moved to approve the City Council meeting minutes on June 2, 2026 Special and June 2, 2026 Regular.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-13
Proceed with Project T3 (Jack C Hays Trail)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-13
Mayor Flores -Cale moved to defer Project P4 - Lake Kensington Park for the task force to bring back ideas to Council.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-02
Council Member McKinney moved to rescind his motion.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Consider approval of a Site Development Plan for Park at Plum Creek Phase 3 for proposed shell buildings, located at 1010, 1020, and 1030 Kohlers Crossing, in the Plum Creek Mixed-Use (PC MXD) Zoning District. (SD-25-0280). The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval on
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-02
(First Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 38 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places), Section 23 of the City of Kyle Code of Ordinances regarding intersection alternatives
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-02
Former City Manager Payout (Tabled)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (17)
Recorded while Harris was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Budget Amendment for Animal Shelter Services
Adoption of FY 2026-27 Annual Budget (Second Reading)
Ratification of Property Tax Increase in Budget
Budget Amendment No. 5 for Road Bond Investigation Legal Services
Budget Amendment No. 6 for PUC Rate Appeal Legal Services
Restore Police Fleet Budget
Approve FY 2026-27 Budget (First Reading)
Approve FY 2025-26 Budget Amendments for Legal Services
Ordinance for Budget Amendment #3 (Marketplace Waterline)
Ordinance for Budget Amendment #4 (Sludge Hauling Services)
Approval of Executive Director Salary Range and FY 2026-2027 Budget Amendment
Consider approval of a contract amendment with K-3 Resources in the amount of $1,838,100.00 for Sludge Hauling Services for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,213,100.00. This item will require budget amendment upon approval.
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget
(Second Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance (Budget Amendment #1) amending the City’s approved budget for FY 2025-2026 by increasing total appropriations in an amount not to exceed $100,000 from the City's Water Utility Fund balance…
(Second Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance (Budget Amendment #2) amending the City’s approved budget for FY 2025-2026 by increasing total appropriations in an amount not to exceed $149,500 from the City’s Water Utility Fund balance…
Budget Amendment #1 for PUC Legal Services (Item 22)
Budget Amendment #2 for Raftelis Financial Consultants (Item 23)
Voting record (11)(Budget)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.